Xabalí — Restaurant in Oaxaca

Had a nice meal here on a Wednesday evening. We ordered the arugula salad that was very tasty and a diavola pizza (not spicy) which was pretty damn good considering how hard it is to find quality pizza here.

Super friendly service and the place has a unique and comfortable layout. Pizza, salad, one beer and a glass of wine (why is wine so expensive in Mexico?) came out to 450 pesos. Worth a visit!

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Had to come back and try the pasta and I'm glad we did. Had the carbonara and while it was way too dry, the pasta was cooked perfectly and had great flavour. No guanciale but made with bacon and ham. Nice and salty as it should be. My partner had the pesto and she enjoyed it. Nice portion too served with a couple of pieces of toasted...

Funny I read that I have to rate the atmosphere, it seems to be located in an a semi open car park. That however doesn’t take away from the food and the service and the location in xohomilco. They have limited mezcals so having Tobala is great. The only thing I could suggest is adding a nice Mexican ipa to the menu. Staff was excellent and pleasant. I feel like they were surprised a little to get a tip. You...

The staff was superb - vey attentive . The food was excellent. Homemade pasta, amazing salad, variety of tapas. Add a glass of wine and don’t forget desert! If you want pizza they do a variety that you won’t be disappointed in. Prices were very reasonable. Don’t pass this place. José was a pleasure to talk to and share...